My mom loves the flourless chocolate individual cakes, and I have been reserving them on the app. A…read morefew weeks back and today I wasn't able to reserve the cakes in the app, so I either had to call or reserve them on the regular website. I like reserving them on the app instead of the website.

Recently I had the occasion to eat at Urth twice while staying across the street for a series of…read moremeetings I had in the area. The staff was super helpful (I only had to explain twice to the cashier how to make an iced tea--last time at the Crown Plaza in London they never figured it out). The ambiance is colorful and interesting top to bottom. The displays add to the overall feeling. My breakfast both days was nicely done (an omelette then a burrito). I do question the need for a salad as a breakfast side, as did one of my companions. Kudos to these folks for good food and good service. One star lost for the frequent pounding by the barrista when making the espressos. It jangles the nerves.

I visited recently and was pleasantly surprised by the attention to detail by the staff especially…read moreAva she was super helpful I will be coming back !!

Ordered UberEats and it arrived pretty fast - less than an hour!…read more Got the Chipotle Chicken Sandwich ($12) and it was so delicious! I'm usually not a big fan of sourdough but this bread wasn't too sour. It was slightly dry and tough to chew but it tasted pretty fresh. It was packed with chunks of real avocado and chicken. The chicken was packed with flavor and not too salty. There was a slight hint of spice without being too spicy. The Watermelon Agua Fresca ($4.75) was so refreshing. It wasn't too sweet and I could tell it was made with real watermelon! I was impressed by how big the container is and it was more than enough for one person!

Came in for a quick dinner and loved it. The ingredient selection is great, and you'll find the…read morestandards without anything too fancy. And honestly, it's hard to complain when you get to customize your own bowl! The space was practically sterile, which I actually find to not be the case with many hot pot restaurants, so this was a very nice and welcome surprise. Only gripe with the place is the price. It comes out to $15.99 per pound, which is quite expensive for raw ingredients. A single bowl could easily run you $20.

I may just not be the target audience for this style of hot pot, but this order didn't really work…read morefor me. I expected the spicy broth to have more heat and depth, but it tasted very mild, and I had to stir around the bottom of the container to find much flavor. The lamb also had a strong gamey smell that I noticed even before opening the takeout. That said, the service was warm, friendly, and fast, and the location is convenient. It may be a good spot for people who prefer a lighter, milder hot pot, but based on this order, it's hard for me to find a reason to go back.

This place continues to be a treasure. It's on the prettiest tree-shaded walking street in…read morePasadena. It's connected to a wine bar. It's across from a coffee shop. The architecture is stunning -- and the pastry is good enough that you'll never know it's vegan. *** Though I would never deduct points for it, Miss Manners deems it tacky for counter-service credit card stations to pressure for table-service tipping rates. Card companies push for default over-charging because that increases their surcharge - but rate is set by store managers. A buck or two is considered standard tip jar for counter-service.

My sister surprised me with a custom 6" vegan cake for my beach themed birthday and oh my goodness,…read morethis cake came out so beautiful and matched the theme perfectly. My sister had no idea how it would turn out and it did not disappoint! I love how the frosting was a soft shimmery gold and soft pink, with cute touches of seashells and starfish/sea horses on top, and with edible pearls. It tasted great and everyone loved it. Thank you so much for creating something beautiful for me! The cake came in a really nice sturdy quality box with handles and transported for an hr drive to the beach without shifting. We also got some macrons and those were great as well! I especially love the raspberry flavor.

We planned our day with a late lunch at Oh La La after a morning at Pasadena Flea. The rain turned…read moreout to be more than expected so the vendors at the flea market were significantly less. We were done about an hour before our reservation time. We hoped to be accommodated earlier but saw the long line and crowd waiting as we drove by. We decided to run a couple small errands instead. We arrived about 10 minutes before our reservation. It was still busy, but there were not as many people waiting. The hostess was so warm and welcoming. She let us know that the customers at our designated table were almost done and that they will have it ready in just a few minutes. Unfortunately, those customers decided to linger much longer. Thirty minutes later, they were still hanging around. We fully understood that this was not by any fault of the restaurant. We continued to wait patiently. The hostess was very apologetic and was trying to work out a solution which led to the Floor Manager (Karla) getting involved. We were eventually seated at another table, with the option to move should the other table become available. Karla then took the time to apologize for the wait and unfortunate first impression. As we got started with drinks and a pastry for the daughter, the other table opened. The hostess immediately came to move us. It all went smoothly from there. Table service was casual and attentive. We started with the Chocolate Almond Croissant and the Baguette & Bordier Butter. The daughter tried the Iced Matcha Latte. For our entrées -- Shakshuka, Patty Melt and Brioche Eggs Benedict (with salmon). I was eager to try the Potato Gravlax, but it was sold out. :( Everything was so, so delicious! Fresh and flavorful. Lovely presentations. Very good portions. As we were finishing, Karla came to our table again to express her gratitude for our patience and understanding. She gave me her business card with an offer to contact her directly should we need another reservation. On our way out, I stopped to compliment the sweet young hostess for a job well done. Wonderful experience. Beautiful decor. I would give Oh La La 10 stars if I could! We will most certainly be back!

I can't think about this place without that Pasadena legend Teena Marie (RIP) song in my head, but…read morewith reason: I felt my world turn topsy turvy, and I just can't fight the spin (lol) This place is known for its pastries and baked goods, and unfortunately they had sold out of pastries before we had a chance to buy any, but no matter. My bestie and I had a pretty solid meal. My friend ordered the croque monsieur and I ordered the wild mushroom bowl. While we missed out on the pastries, we each got to try their bread in our respective meals which were well buttered and toasted and had a nice crunchy outside and a soft chewy inside. My friend basically inhaled her croque monsieur, and I kept marveling at each element of my meal: cashew cheese with a salsa macha, a marinated wild mushroom, and an avocado for texture to put on my delicious toast. For lack of a better phrase, oh la la indeed to a great brunch spot.

Menu update~ i decided to try the carlos jewel box and i loved it. They already have sauce in the…read morerice so you dint need to add anything else. It comes with miso soup too. Fish was fresh. Nexr time ill check to see if theyll let me do all salmon. But even if they donr, the tuna didnt taste bloody either. Its such a hard choice between carlos jewel box and the udon soups. Parking lot in the back but make sure you get validation!!

Finally got a chance to check this one off my long list of bookmarked foodie spots. Parking is…read morestreet and metered, but can be a bit hit or miss. They do have a tablet station outside to check in your party, but I managed to snag a counter seat easily solo. I opted for the Premium Tempura Plate with all the fixings and added an assorted sashimi platter for my appetizer. The sashimi was pretty good, although could have been a tad fresher. As for the tempura plate, the tempura was cooked perfectly including the egg, which was a good sign as I've been to some bad ten-don spots that overcook it. I enjoyed the shrimp tempura the most and actually didn't like the unagi as much as I thought. If I were to do it all over again, I'd just opt for the shrimp tempura plate and skip the unagi. Service was friendly and not intrusive so you could enjoy your meal. Turnover was pretty good so you could get seated pretty quickly. I'm also curious as to what oil they use for their tempura as it does seem a bit heavy compared to tempura I've had in Japan that uses cottonseed oil and other blends for the perfect balance. Still worth indulging and trying out especially if you're needing to quell your Japan withdrawals.

While visiting a friend in Pasadena, she invited me to Mendocino farms for Lunch! I ordered the…read more"notsofried" chicken sandwich-it was fantastic! Love the ambiance of the restaurant and all the staff was super friendly. I will be trying their salads on my next vist-forsure!

Mendocino Farms in Pasadena is fantastic…read more It's fast-casual done right -- sustainable meats, interesting flavor combos, and you actually feel good after eating. Everything here consistently tastes great! Highly recommend for a healthy but hearty lunch and or dinner! Service is always top notch too. You will love it.

Overview: convenient kiosk ordering, tough parking, delicious dim sum…read more ---- We decided to order some dim sum to-go and got the classic offerings of siu mai, har gow, cheung fun, chicken feet, pan fried turnip cake, ginger beef tripe, black bean pork short ribs, and egg tarts. Everything, and I mean everything, was so delicious. One of the best dim sum places I've been to. The pricing of the items ranged from $8-$10 per item we ordered which is expensive but as a treat every once in a while and for the amount of time and effort that goes into making dim sum, it was worth it. I've tried making dim sum at home and it is so hard! Pricing breakdown: $8 items: - har gow (4 pcs) - siu mai (4 pcs) - black bean spare rib - pan fried turnip cake - egg custard $9 items: - chicken feet $10 items: - shrimp rice noodle roll I think they no longer have the tripe on their menu anymore bc I couldn't find it on their online ordering. Also their chili oil was priced at $0.98, which was kind of small, I would do without it next time. ---- The parking was really tough, luckily I had another person with me drop me off then I ordered and then we double parked waiting for it to be finished. The inside of the restaurant felt like an elevated dim sum place, things were neat and a darker ambiance which felt more intimate if you decided to eat in. We took ours to-go and it was still so good! ---- Overall: if I'm ever back in Pasadena I'll be sure to stop by for dim sum, classic dishes with an elevated taste, pricey but worth it

Hubby wanted to get dim sum for new year and luckily we live close to Lunasia. Like most locations,…read morethe food is pretty consistent and the servers are pretty attentive. This location is pretty spacious and even has a second floor for dining. Though we were seated inside, a lot of people were coming in and out for take out. They have a QR code to scan the menu and send your order to the kitchen. Unfortunately, they forgot our order of shumai. We had already finished eating before it even came. The waitress was kind but apparently had to bring the receipt back because the staff was claiming we already received it.

Noodle Street has always been one of my go-to places for comfort food and a good noodle dish. This…read moretime, I had about an hour to kill while waiting for my appointment at the Apple Store in Pasadena. I was walking around thinking about what to eat. The I saw the Noodle Street sign. Of course, I went in because I already know the quality of their food. I always find their noodles fresh and chewy, and the dishes are rich in texture and flavor. But this time, since I was by myself, I didn't order a noodle dish because I was just by myself. So, I ordered the beef roll, which is also to die for! Just really enjoy their food overall. If you've never tried Noodle Street before, definitely check out their menu and give their noodles a try. This particular location was clean, the staff was nice, and the wait wasn't long when I arrived. I would definitely come back again! I'd like to add one more detail. While I was waiting for my food, one of the staff members, possibly the manager, Justin, came over and asked if I'd like to have a small bowl of broth on the side. I said yes and was impressed by that offer. Why? This young man understood that I had ordered only the beef roll, which is a dry dish. Having a little warm broth on the side made it much easier and more enjoyable to eat. I had water, though, but I personally never drink water before or after my meal, so the broth was definitely a perfect complement to the beef roll. This is the first time in my Noodle Street eating history that I've been offered something simple to enhance my dining experience. A small gesture that I think is worth mentioning, as it showed that he was attentive and had very good common sense when it comes to customer service. Thumbs up to him, and an extra star from me for this location.

Old Town, Pasadena Super fun and comfortable Korean noodle and rice dishes place. It advertises…read moreitself as an Asian fusion noodle restaurant. Most of the dishes are Korean and Korean spiced versions however so be prepared. I expected the food to be much spicier and more pungent. They are not -- they are modernized slightly lighter versions of Korean noodle dishes. I'm addicted to the cold noodle salad with kale, carrots, and you can ask for it with tofu as I'm not eating beef for the next six months due to the beef recalls nowadays. Love the modern simple setup. There is a crew of chefs in the back cooking behind the glass. The staff are attentive and they take Apple Pay. I cannot believe the prices here. They are very reasonable. Why go to a fast food restaurant? End of Yelp.

I have never given a yelp review before. This restaurant deserves one so I'm gonna write one. This…read moreis the best pho I have had around here and I live amongst all the ones in San Gabriel/Alhambra that are supposed to be better. The broth is excellent and the Bun Bo Hue is also excellent as well. Writing this review is making my mouth water. It's excellent. This place makes excellent Vietnamese food.

The food was amazing, and the service too, the pho iss the best I have tried. For me its an hour…read moreaway, but its worth the drive